Historic preservation often neglected in disaster plans

Many communities fail to take historic preservation into account when planning for natural disasters, risking a loss of heritage and critical engines of the local economy in the event of catastrophe. Thousands of historic sites are left exposed to risk from floods and storms. “A lot of cultural and historic resources worldwide are at risk when natural hazards strike,” said the author of a recent study. “And even though we know this, very few resources are dedicated to protecting them.”

Federal Emergency Management Agency: Progress and Continuing Challenges in National Preparedness Efforts.
GAO-16-560T, April 12

• Testimony: http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-560T
• Highlights: http://www.gao.gov/assets/680/676485.pdf

One of the Diva’s other websites is Disasters and Faith. If you are interested in working with houses of worship in your community, the site offers information about recent training programs initiated by the Arlington County Office of Emergency Management and materials developed for training aimed at improving the security of houses of worship.

From the blog Emergency-Zone, A Great Example of an Emergency Management Agency Report.

It seems to me that this report has adopted the type of graphics that are usually used for an infographic.

Your comments and reactions are invited.

New GAO Report: Improved Federal Coordination Could Better Assist -12 Schools Prepare for Emergencies.

Scientists Find a Way to Predict U.S. Heat Waves Weeks in Advance
New forecasting capability would give emergency managers more time to prepare for a heat wave.

United States Government Accountability Office. Highlights of GAO 16338SP.
DHS Has Strengthened Management, but Execution and Affordability Concerns Endure.

See: Displacements Due to Natural Disasters; Spending and Solutions

Thanks to Chris Jones for sharing this link.